“I started by looking at the musical ‘Into the Woods.’ I was fascinated by the way different folktales intertwined with each other, and also the fantastical forest backdrop that brought everything together….” — Hanako Maeda, Adeam

“Hair.” – Alexander Wang

“I love the graphic quality of the compositions in Jean-Luc Godard’s films. He’s almost a painter.” — Anna Sui

“It celebrates the gilded grandeur of Russia and the opulent stage of the ballet.” — Rozae Nichols, Clover Canyon

“The great American fashion icons. Women such as Babe Paley embodied the glamour, strength and elegance that has inspired me throughout my career and this collection is my tribute to them.” — Dennis Basso

“Perfect contradiction.” — Donna Karan, DKNY

“LIFE.” — Donna Karan

“Soft geometry.” — Douglas Hannant

“Siberian Winter Meets Urban Landscape.” – Elie Tahari

“Nature with abstract twist.” — Max Azria, Hervé Léger

“I am feeling celebratory.” — Giovanna Randall, Honor

“During a trip to Marrakech, I was so inspired by the rich, bold colors in the markets and the graphic patterns on the rugs and tile work of the sun-worn buildings.…” — Tom Mora, J. Crew

“Liquid sensuality.” — Gilles Mendel, J.Mendel

“…I will say with certainty/And flicking my echoed tongue./I was good at everything/I, and you plus One.” — Jen Kao